Here's my reference board for the time being. It has paintings based on folklore as well as some traditional clothing and instruments and other notable things about the country like northern lights.

Character design progression. It's not final yet but I like where it is going.

Explaining my design choices.

A closeup of what I got so far.

I like your explaining style of your character. I feel like it will complement the design even more when people often don't know traditional stuff about particular country :smile: I was thinking about same thing but was not sure if it's good idea

Go for it! I think sprinkling some history and mythology always adds more depth to the character even if other may not know the reference. :smile:

Damn man, love how well you've incorporated the theme into it! Pumped to see to how it turns out!!

Her strength lies in a power of ancestral magic. She summons a powerful guardian spirit that fights for her and protects her.
Here are some early silhouette explorations. :smile:

It's amazing with the spirit behind! Also, maybe it's stupid idea, but I think that you can make that birch bundle for sauna much more prominent! This is hilarious as a weapon :sweat_smile:

Thanks for the suggestion Tony! I will play around with the scale and placement of things further down the road. :smile: